Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 7
7
Paragraph: 70
A variety of existing laws and guidance require openness from public authorities and cooperation with...
Conclusion
A variety of existing laws and guidance require openness from public authorities and cooperation with official investigations and inquiries. This patchwork demonstrates longstanding recognition that openness and transparency from public authorities is of real importance. Yet from the evidence we have received, it is far from clear that existing duties of candour are operating to ensure this openness and transparency.
Paragraph Reference:
70
Government Response
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